Hispanics a diverse lot as politicians seek to woo politically powerful group

because "If you can't take care of your own, how are you going to take care of others?" ___ Associated Press writers Laura Wides-Munoz in Miami, Kristen Wyatt in Denver and Amanda Lee Myers in Phoenix contributed to this report.

Olympic team, qualified second in 24.75. Two-time Olympian Kara Lynn Joyce and Madison Kennedy tied for third at 24.93. Amanda Weir, back on the Olympic team for the first time since 2004, was eighth. Among the 16 women — mostly 20-somethings

Micah Lawrence is heading to the Olympics for the first time, taking second place in 2:23.03. But 30-year-old Amanda Beard missed out on making a fifth Olympic team, fading to sixth (2:26.42). "I can't be disappointed in myself

The Airport Experience in 2025

A recent report by travel technology heavyweight Amadeus explores the possible evolution of airports between now and 2025, specifically how the passenger’s travel experience can improve. Here’s a look at how the airport experience can evolve in three key areas - check-in/baggage, security screening

People who walk a lot have lower risk of diabetes

tied to a lower risk of diabetes. But few studies have used precise measures of how many steps people take each day, said Amanda Fretts, the lead author of the new report and a researcher at the University of Washington in Seattle. To get a better sense

Lochte and Phelps advance to last showdown at US Olympic swim trials

feel for the 200 again," Soni said. "Just kept calm and smooth and it felt really good, really happy with that time." Amanda Beard, trying to make her fifth Olympic team at 30, was fifth in 2:27.07. "It's exciting, so you want to go out there

Scott Weltz pulls off major upset in 200 breaststroke, beating Hansen, Shanteau at US trials

barely got out of the semifinals, finishing sixth in her heat but seventh overall to qualify for Saturday night's final. Amanda Weir was the fastest qualifier in 54.14, followed by Missy Franklin (54.19) and Allison Schmitt (54.23). With a

billion and has distributed more than $1.1 billion to Madoff's victims. In a statement Wednesday, Picard's spokeswoman, Amanda Remus, said the trustee and his lawyers are aware of the letter to the court about the anticipated guilty plea proceeding involving